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Women of the Bible: Bible lessons for kids
From Rahab and Ruth to Mary, Lydia and Dorcas, the Bible tells of women who trusted God, served Him and pointed others to Him.
These free Bible lessons for kids all teach women of the Bible. Each one comes with an animated story film told word for word from the King James Version, a coloring page, a class sheet, a teacher guide with a 45-minute plan, questions with answers and a game.
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”Proverbs 31:30 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 14
- Passages
- Exodus 1:1–2:10, Joshua 2:1–24, Judges 4:1–24, Ruth 1:1–22, Ruth 2:1–4:17, 1 Samuel 1:1–28, and more
- Ages
- Preschool to preteen (3 to 12), with tips for each age
- Each lesson
- Story film (KJV), coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and answers, a game
- Cost
- Free: no subscription, no cost per child, no sign-up to teach
Bible stories that teach women of the Bible
Baby Moses in the Basket
Exodus 1:1–2:10 · story film
Pharaoh ordered that every Hebrew baby boy be thrown into the river. Moses’ mother hid him and then laid him in an ark of bulrushes among the flags by the river. Pharaoh’s daughter found him, and his own mother nursed him.
Big idea: God watches over His people, even in dangerous times.
Memory verse:
And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
Exodus 2:10 (KJV)Ask: What was the basket made of? Bulrushes, daubed with slime and pitch.
Game: Down the River (about 10 minutes)
Rahab and the Spies
Joshua 2:1–24 · story film
Joshua sent two spies to look at Jericho, and they lodged in the house of a woman named Rahab, whose house was upon the town wall. When the king’s men came looking for them, Rahab hid the spies under stalks of flax on her roof, because she believed that “the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.” The spies promised to save her and all her family, she let them down by a cord through her window and bound a scarlet line there as a sign, and Rahab later became part of the family line of Jesus (Matthew 1:5).
Big idea: Rahab trusted the LORD, and her faith saved her whole family.
Memory verse:
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Hebrews 11:31 (KJV)Ask: Where did Rahab hide the two spies? On the roof of her house, with the stalks of flax (Joshua 2:6).
Game: Hide the Spies (about 10 minutes)
Deborah and Barak
Judges 4:1–24 · 5:1–3 · story film
For twenty years Jabin king of Canaan, with his nine hundred chariots of iron, troubled Israel, and the people cried to the LORD. Deborah, a prophetess who judged Israel under a palm tree, called Barak to lead ten thousand men to mount Tabor, and she went with him. “Is not the LORD gone out before thee?” she said, and the LORD gave Israel the victory, so Deborah and Barak sang praise to Him.
Big idea: The LORD goes before His people, so we can obey Him bravely.
Memory verse:
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)Ask: Where did Deborah sit when she judged Israel? Under the palm tree of Deborah, in mount Ephraim (Judges 4:5).
Game: Stuck in the Mud (about 8 minutes)
Ruth and Naomi
Ruth 1:1–22 · story film
When there was a famine, Naomi’s family went to live in Moab, and there her husband and her two sons died. Naomi decided to go home to Bethlehem and told her daughters-in-law to return to their own mothers’ houses. Orpah kissed her goodbye, but Ruth clave unto her and said, “Whither thou goest, I will go… thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God,” and the two came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.
Big idea: Real love stays loyal, and Ruth chose to follow Naomi’s God.
Memory verse:
And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
Ruth 1:16 (KJV)Ask: Why did Naomi’s family go to Moab? There was a famine in the land (Ruth 1:1).
Game: Step in My Steps (about 10 minutes)
Ruth in the Fields of Boaz
Ruth 2:1–4:17 · story film
Ruth went out to glean barley behind the reapers, and she came to the field of Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi’s husband. Boaz was kind to her because of her love for Naomi: he let her glean among the sheaves and told his young men to let fall handfuls on purpose for her. Later Boaz redeemed the family’s land and married Ruth, and their son Obed became the grandfather of King David, from whose family Jesus was born (Matthew 1:5–16).
Big idea: God takes care of those who come to trust under His wings.
Memory verse:
The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
Ruth 2:12 (KJV)Ask: In whose field did Ruth glean? The field of Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech (Ruth 2:3).
Game: Gleaning Relay (about 10 minutes)
Hannah’s Prayer
1 Samuel 1:1–28 · story film
Every year Elkanah’s family went up to worship the LORD at Shiloh, and Hannah was very sad because she had no children. In the temple she prayed and wept, and she promised that if God gave her a son, she would give him to the LORD all the days of his life. Eli the priest said, “Go in peace,” God answered her prayer with baby Samuel, and when he was weaned Hannah brought him to the house of the LORD.
Big idea: We can pour out our hearts to God, and He hears our prayers.
Memory verse:
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
1 Samuel 1:27 (KJV)Ask: Why was Hannah so sad? She had no children (1 Samuel 1:2).
Game: Lip Reading (about 8 minutes)
The Widow’s Meal and Oil
1 Kings 17:8–24 · story film
God sent Elijah to a poor widow in Zarephath who had only a handful of meal and a little oil left for herself and her son. Elijah said, “Fear not,” and asked her to make him a little cake first, for God promised that the barrel of meal would not waste nor the cruse of oil fail until the rain came. She obeyed, and they ate many days; and later, when her son fell sick and stopped breathing, the LORD heard Elijah’s prayer and the child revived.
Big idea: When we trust God and share, He provides all we need.
Memory verse:
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Psalm 34:8 (KJV)Ask: What was the widow doing at the gate of the city? Gathering sticks to bake her last meal for herself and her son (1 Kings 17:10–12).
Game: The Jar That Never Ran Out (about 10 minutes)
The Shunammite’s Son
2 Kings 4:8–37 · story film
A great woman in Shunem made a little room for Elisha, and God gave her the son she had never had. Years later the boy was taken ill in the field and died on his mother’s knees, but she hurried to Elisha, and when his servant asked about the child, she said, “It is well.” Elisha shut the door and prayed unto the LORD, and the child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.
Big idea: Nothing is too hard for God, so we can bring Him our biggest troubles.
Memory verse:
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Jeremiah 32:27 (KJV)Ask: What did the woman and her husband make for Elisha? A little chamber on the wall with a bed, a table, a stool and a candlestick (2 Kings 4:10).
Game: A Little Room for Elisha (about 10 minutes)
Queen Esther
Esther 4:1–5:3 · 7:1–6 · story film
Wicked Haman had the king make a law to destroy all the Jews, so Mordecai cried out and urged Queen Esther to go to the king for her people. Going in uncalled could cost her life, so Esther asked all the Jews in Shushan to fast for her three days and said, “If I perish, I perish.” The king held out the golden sceptre, and at her banquet Esther bravely named Haman as the enemy, and God used her to save her people.
Big idea: God puts us where we are for His purposes, and He gives us courage to do right.
Memory verse:
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Psalm 56:3 (KJV)Ask: What did Mordecai say Esther might have come to the kingdom for? “For such a time as this” (Esther 4:14).
Game: Crown Toss (about 10 minutes)
Gabriel Visits Mary
Luke 1:26–38 · story film
God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth to tell a young woman named Mary that she would have a Son, and she should call His name Jesus. Mary trusted God and said yes.
Big idea: Nothing is impossible with God.
Memory verse:
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:37 (KJV)Ask: What town did Mary live in? Nazareth, a city of Galilee.
Game: Yes, Lord! (about 8 minutes)
Mary Visits Elisabeth
Luke 1:39–56 · story film
Mary hurried to the hill country to visit her cousin Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped for joy, and Mary sang praise to God.
Big idea: God’s good news makes us want to praise Him.
Memory verse:
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:46–47 (KJV)Ask: Who did Mary go to visit? Her cousin Elisabeth.
Game: Leap for Joy (about 8 minutes)
Simeon and Anna See the Baby
Luke 2:21–38 · story film
When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, old Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God, and Anna the prophetess gave thanks and told others about Him.
Big idea: Jesus is the one God’s people were waiting for.
Memory verse:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 2:30 (KJV)Ask: What had God promised Simeon? That he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Game: Wait for It (about 8 minutes)
The Woman at the Well
John 4:1–42 · story film
Tired from His journey, Jesus sat by a well in Samaria and asked a woman for a drink. He told her about living water, and she went into the city and told the people to come and see Him.
Big idea: Jesus gives living water that satisfies forever.
Memory verse:
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
John 4:14 (KJV)Ask: Where did Jesus sit to rest? By Jacob’s well in Samaria.
Game: Run and Tell Relay (about 10 minutes)
Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38–42 · story film
Martha was busy serving while her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to His word. Jesus told Martha that Mary had chosen the good part.
Big idea: Time with Jesus is the most important thing.
Memory verse:
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 10:42 (KJV)Ask: What was Martha doing? Serving, and she was cumbered about much serving.
Game: Busy Martha, Listening Mary (about 8 minutes)
Plan it as a series: 8 weeks
| Week 1 | Baby Moses in the Basket (Exodus 1:1–2:10). God watches over His people, even in dangerous times. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Rahab and the Spies (Joshua 2:1–24). Rahab trusted the LORD, and her faith saved her whole family. |
| Week 3 | Deborah and Barak (Judges 4:1–24). The LORD goes before His people, so we can obey Him bravely. |
| Week 4 | Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:1–22). Real love stays loyal, and Ruth chose to follow Naomi’s God. |
| Week 5 | Ruth in the Fields of Boaz (Ruth 2:1–4:17). God takes care of those who come to trust under His wings. |
| Week 6 | Hannah’s Prayer (1 Samuel 1:1–28). We can pour out our hearts to God, and He hears our prayers. |
| Week 7 | The Widow’s Meal and Oil (1 Kings 17:8–24). When we trust God and share, He provides all we need. |
| Week 8 | The Shunammite’s Son (2 Kings 4:8–37). Nothing is too hard for God, so we can bring Him our biggest troubles. |
Each week: welcome and pray, show the story film, talk through the questions, learn the memory verse, then color the page or do the class sheet.
Memory verses about women of the Bible (KJV)
“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.”
Exodus 2:10 · Baby Moses in the Basket
“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.”
Hebrews 11:31 · Rahab and the Spies
“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 · Deborah and Barak
“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”
Ruth 1:16 · Ruth and Naomi
“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”
Ruth 2:12 · Ruth in the Fields of Boaz
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:”
1 Samuel 1:27 · Hannah’s Prayer
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalm 34:8 · The Widow’s Meal and Oil
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
Jeremiah 32:27 · The Shunammite’s Son
Questions people ask
Who was women of the Bible in the Bible?
From Rahab and Ruth to Mary, Lydia and Dorcas, the Bible tells of women who trusted God, served Him and pointed others to Him.
Which Bible stories teach women of the Bible?
Baby Moses in the Basket (Exodus 1:1–2:10), Rahab and the Spies (Joshua 2:1–24), Deborah and Barak (Judges 4:1–24), Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:1–22), Ruth in the Fields of Boaz (Ruth 2:1–4:17), and 9 more on this page.
Are these lessons free?
Yes. Every lesson, film, coloring page, class sheet and game is free for churches, families and schools, with no subscription, no cost per child and no sign-up needed to teach.
Which Bible translation is used?
The films and memory verses show the King James Version word for word. In the lessons you can switch the verses to the Berean Standard Bible, the ESV or dozens of other English Bibles, every verse is labelled with its translation, and tapping a verse on the film opens its whole chapter.
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